document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=917141>Question 917141</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Mary spent $68 on a jacket that was on sale for 20% off.  What was the original price? \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Answer is $85 but how do I show to get the answer? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( " Answer is $85 but how do I show to get the answer?<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Let the original price be \"x\"::<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Equation:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x - 0.20x = 68<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "0.80x = 68<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "x = 68/0.8 <BR>\n" );
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document.write( "x = $85<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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